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Othello Demo sees high action Wednesday
OTHELLO — The Othello Demolition Derby was held Wednesday night at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Throughout the co…
Arizona's Sean Miller adds international flavor to roster
Sean Miller has reeled in some of nation's best recruiting classes during his 11-year stint at Arizona, players who starred in college, won multiple NCAA Tournament games, went on to the NBA,
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FSU's Norvell sorry after star player accused coach of lying
Florida State's Mike Norvell apologized Thursday after a star player accused the coach of lying about personally connecting with every football player to discuss the police killing of George Floyd and ensuing prote…
Shanahan: Kaepernick deserves admiration for taking stand
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan praised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick for trying to bring the issue of racism and police brutality to light with his protests during the national anthem in the 2016…
Fans ignore social distancing at Hungarian Cup final
BUDAPEST (AP) — Budapest Honved players celebrated winning the Hungarian Cup final in front of a mass of fans who were not following social distancing on Wednesday.
Mike Miller leaves Memphis coaching staff to focus on family
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mike Miller is leaving Memphis coach Penny Hardaway's staff after two seasons, saying he needs to spend more time with his family.
Seahawks' Wilson: 'I don't even want to talk about football'
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Speaking to the media for the first time since the end of last season, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson didn't care to talk about the game that’s helped make him famous.
MLS, players reach new labor deal, to resume with tournament
Major League Soccer and its players' union agreed to a six-year labor contract through 2025 that paves the way for a tournament in Florida after the season was suspended by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tour creates pathway for NCAA players who go stay 4 years
The PGA Tour now has a dedicated path for student-athletes from the NCAA, with an emphasis on students.
Tottenham borrows $220M; EPL clubs settle more restart plans
Premier League club Tottenham is borrowing $220 million using the Bank of England's emergency pandemic loan scheme to cope with the absence of spectators and the cancellation of two NFL games it was to stage this y…
As sports resume, English rugby stuck in scenario-planning
While elite sports gradually return in England amid the coronavirus pandemic, rugby remains stuck in scenario-planning.
Benfica held 0-0 to sit tied for Portuguese league lead
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — With scarves replacing fans and an eagle mascot making its traditional pre-game flight, Benfica was held to a 0-0 draw by Tondela on Thursday, missing a chance to take the outright lead of t…
Johnny Majors, former Tennessee and Pitt coach, dies at 85
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — College Football Hall of Famer Johnny Majors, the coach of Pittsburgh’s 1976 national championship team and a former coach and star player at Tennessee, died Wednesday. He was 85.
7 Arkansas St. athletes positive for COVID-19, no symptoms
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Seven Arkansas State athletes tested positive for COVID-19 and are self-isolating for 14 days, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse said Thursday.
The Latest: 75 Penn State football players to return Monday
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